# International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/par-28-040-international-research-scientist-development-award-irsda/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363050

> National Institutes of Health plans to offer grants to colleges and universities. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around December 1, 2026, with applications due around February 9, 2027.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAR-28-040 |
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | expected February 9, 2027 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.989 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education

## What the grant funds

This initiative will provide salary and research support to advanced U.S. postdoctoral researchers and junior faculty for intensive mentored research and career development activities focused on biomedical, behavioral, and/or clinical research in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Proposals will leverage special opportunities not present in the U.S. and result in generalizable knowledge applicable to the health of U.S. and LMIC populations. Recipients will be required to spend significant time at the LMIC research site and receive mentoring from senior U.S. and LMIC researchers. This experience will provide recipients with a deep understanding of the local research environment and foster collaborative relationships necessary to develop competitive independent NIH research proposals. A sustained period of research career development will enable recipients to become global leaders in their fields, serve as mentors to the next generation of investigators, and strengthen international networks that support NIH research investments.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA)?

National Institutes of Health accepts applications from colleges and universities.

### What is the deadline for International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA)?

Expected deadline February 9, 2027. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.